Anne-Kelly’s Birthday!

So this is my first time writing on this blog as I have not had much extra time to write.  Plus, Rachel has been doing such a good job at it, and I am definitely not a writer! 

But as you may already know, at 1:54 pm on Wednesday, June 17th 2009, Anne-Kelly Grace McDaris was born into this world.  She has been such a blessing to Rachel and I.  It’s amazing how you can instantly love someone so much.    

Rachel and the baby are both healthy which is such a blessing!  They weighed Anne-Kelly after her birth and she weighed 5 lbs and 8 oz.  I was able to cut the cord and put her first diaper on which was an awesome experience for me.  My mother and both of Rachel’s parents were able to attend the birth and we were all so overwhelmed with joy when we saw her for the first time.  It was definitely the best experience of my life and it has made my love and appreciation for Rachel grow immensely. 

I really wish I could’ve shared the experience with my Dad.  He loved her so much from the beginning and couldn’t wait to meet her.  However, God had other plans.   And although we don’t always understand his plans, it greatly comforts me to know that his plans are always the best plans. One thing I am very thankful for is that Dad was able to see her in the 4D ultrasound.  He was happy to see her and I’m so glad God gave us that opportunity.    

We went home Friday and it was nerve-racking for me as I made the 15-20 min drive home.  God has been great and ever present throughout labor and delivery and my prayers from now on will be that we will be great parents to her and that we will raise her to love the Lord with all her heart, soul, mind and strength.  

God Bless!

-Brent